Upon auscultating the chest of an older patient who recently experienced a myocardial infarction (MI), the nurse hears an S3 and lung crackles. Because of these findings, the nurse should assess for what other condition?

A. Extension of the MI
B. Liver failure
C. Heart failure
D. Renal failure


Answer: C

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What is the weight in kilograms for a patient who weighs 185 lb?

a. 407.1 b. 203.5 c. 92.5 d. 84.1

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A client is diagnosed with resistant polycystic kidney disease. The medications which may be indicated for this client would be:

1. penicillin and aminoglycosides. 2. clindamycin and gentamicin. 3. metolazone and amiloride. 4. pyridium and urogesic.

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Which patient has more extracellular fluid?

A) Adult woman B) Adolescent man C) Female school-age child D) Newborn

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